Definition afterthought in American English

afterthought noun

[countable] noun

/ˈæftərˌθɔt/

something that you think of and say after you have finished speaking

Example

She added as an afterthought, "I liked him though."

Synonyms and related words

acknowledgment afterthought allusion thought idea belief

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something that happens or is done later than something else

Example

This part of the palace is little more than an afterthought.

Synonyms and related words

follow ensue alternate

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